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Blazer challenge

36 replies

tethersend · 09/05/2010 10:39

Can anyone find me...

A short or cropped smart black blazer for under £30?

I want to wear it with a cowl necked dress for an interview, so needs to be single breasted and open- necked IYSWIM.

Oh, and I need it in a size 18-20.

Help!

OP posts:
traceybath · 09/05/2010 10:40

here

They have a size 18.

I have it in the nude colour and its very nice and looks a lot more expensive than it is.

Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 10:43

Thanks tracey, it's nice but a bit long. I'm after something that finishes just below the waist...

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traceybath · 09/05/2010 10:43

Well I'm 5ft and it barely skims the top of my hips.

Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 10:47

Still a bit long for me I'm afraid- It looks a bit boxy for my shape (enlarged hourglass).

Thanks though.

OP posts:
traceybath · 09/05/2010 10:52

Its not boxy - the button is on the waist and nips it in.

Couldn't see anything else in your budget though sorry.

Good luck with interview

Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 10:54

Cheers

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Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 14:38

Any ideas?

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Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 18:35

It's almost as if nobody cares...

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smallishsheep · 09/05/2010 18:37

H & M are your friend. Their blazers are practically my uniform

SuSylvester · 09/05/2010 19:42

zara normally

Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 20:48

Love Zara but they all come up a bit small... will try H&M.

Cheers

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SuSylvester · 09/05/2010 20:50

yes they are small deffo

brimfull · 09/05/2010 22:28

xl in uniqlo?

nailonthehead · 09/05/2010 22:36

You wouldn't fit a 16 unbuttoned?

Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 23:19

Not keen on the Uniqlo one... Love the Topshop one, but think it may be too informal. (And too small )

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Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 23:20

Thanks for trying though

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brimfull · 09/05/2010 23:20

over your budget but lovely

brimfull · 09/05/2010 23:33

bargain!

Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 23:33

Still too long I'm afraid.

I have that winning combination of fussiness and cheapskate, don't I?

Sorry.

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brimfull · 09/05/2010 23:38

both too long?

Original poster
tethersend · 09/05/2010 23:40

'fraid so... thanks again for trying

OP posts:
brimfull · 09/05/2010 23:44

so do you want it to finish above your waist?

brimfull · 09/05/2010 23:47

short enough
not giving up yet

brimfull · 09/05/2010 23:49

i know you've gone to bed but I'm on a roll now
bargoon

brimfull · 09/05/2010 23:53

too long

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